esg funding for sustainable growth

ESG funding for sustainable growth

In the landscape of modern business, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations have become key factors shaping corporate strategies and investing decisions. Vietnam stands at a crucial juncture where embracing ESG principles is essential for sustainable development and for maintaining competitiveness in the international market.
the twin transition and key impacts on the financial sector

The twin transition and key impacts on the financial sector

The financial sector finds itself in the midst of two transitions – a green and a digital transition. These transitions can clash, but also reinforce each other, and are shaping Vietnam’s financial regulation landscape.
domestic suppliers will be key part of pandoras progression

Domestic suppliers will be key part of Pandora’s progression

Danish jewellery maker Pandora last week started construction of its $150 million factory in the southern province of Binh Duong. Pandora CEO and president Alexander Lacik talked to VIR’s Bich Ngoc about the significance of the facility, which is its first outside Thailand.
riser 24 event taking place at sheraton hanoi hotel on may 23

RIS.ER 24 event taking place at Sheraton Hanoi Hotel on May 23

The RIS.ER 24 conference themed around environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues will take place on May 23 at the Sheraton Hanoi Hotel, organised by Worldbasesys Co., Ltd in collaboration with Vietnam Investment Review.
thailands kbank offers 44 million loan to bw

Thailand's KBank offers $44 million loan to BW

KBank, one of Thailand's leading banks, and BW Industrial Development Joint Stock Company, Vietnam's leading for-rent logistics and industrial platform, have announced a strategic financial partnership aimed at propelling the country's industrial and logistics sectors to new heights.
moc chau announced as national tourism area

Moc Chau announced as national tourism area

On the evening of May 18, Son La province held a ceremony to recognise Moc Chau as the eighth national tourism area in Vietnam. The event featured an artistic programme themed ‘Moc Chau, Van Ho - Beautiful Highlands’ with nearly 450 artists and performers, attracting many locals and tourists.
fb is still a game for top brands

F&B is still a game for TOP brands

With a growth rate of more than 10 per cent per year, the food and beverage market is still a vibrant playground led by big brands.
us to end duty free tariffs on vietnamese solar panels

US to end duty-free tariffs on Vietnamese solar panels

The US' duty-free tariff treatment for solar products from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, will end in June, according to an announcement by the White House on May 16.
outpouring of support eases burden for vietnamese impacted by warsaw fire

Outpouring of support eases burden for Vietnamese impacted by Warsaw fire

A wave of solidarity has brought relief to Vietnamese nationals affected by the devastating fire at the Marywilska shopping centre in Warsaw, Poland.
garuda indonesia flight makes emergency landing after engine fire

Garuda Indonesia flight makes emergency landing after engine fire

A jetliner taking 468 people from Indonesia to Saudi Arabia made an emergency landing on May 15 due to an engine fire, the Garuda Indonesia airline said, in the latest incident in the archipelago's airlines safety record.
thailand okeys 10 year eec visa for foreigners

Thailand okeys 10-year EEC visa for foreigners

Thailand’s cabinet has approved a special 10-year visa for executives and experts working in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) to support the development of targeted industries in the country.
hcm city to develop over 650km of roads annually

HCM City to develop over 650km of roads annually

Ho Chi Minh City aims to develop about 652 km of roads, 212 km of railways and BRT, and 365 km of inland waterways every year to achieve its socio-economic development goals.
delegation from eu netherlands explore investment opportunities in thai nguyen

Delegation from EU, Netherlands explore investment opportunities in Thai Nguyen

A delegation from the European Union (EU), the Netherlands, and the Vietnamese Embassy in Singapore held a working session with leaders of the northern province of Thai Nguyen on May 16 to explore potential investment opportunities in the province.
commercial banks credit growth picture in q1 through expert lens

Commercial banks' credit growth picture in Q1 through expert lens

Le Hoai An, a banking consultant and trainer at Integrated Financial Solutions, talked with Hong Dung on the credit landscape in the first quarter of this year, its impacts on banking stocks' performance, and how some banks have tackled current challenges to achieve better growth.
livestock farms face up to mass relocation challenge

Livestock farms face up to mass relocation challenge

The relocation of tens of thousands of livestock facilities nationwide faces deadlock due to a lack of land and environmental impact issues.